Weekender

It's the weekend and good gravy we love beer around here, don't we!?
The weather is going to be summery and beautiful - so you can find me soaking up the sun at the final weekend of pool season around our place.  So what is there for you to do around the Mile High City this weekend?

9/17-9/19 - Touristification of the GABF got ya down?  A fine and frugal beer drinking alternative starts this weekend in LoDo, as Denver kicks off its annual 2 weekend Oktoberfest, located on Larimer between 20th and 22nd.  Admission to the event is free, and family fun can be had by all, (Chicken dance, anyone?) Scrape together some moolah for beer and a giant pretzel or brat, or just head on down to watch the entertainment.  Go here for all the details.
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9/17-19 - 5280 feet above sea level just not high enough for your Oktoberfest taste? Well then load the SUV and head for Breck to celebrate Oktoberfest there this weekend!  It's Breckenridge's 16th year celebrating Oktoberfest, so go get German celebration on in faux Victorian village style. (Eh?)
Get all the details here.
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through 9/19 - Of course, if you want to get in on the beer sampling frenzy going on downtown, but do it up local-style, the Denver Beer Fest, continues with events around town this weekend.  Goodness knows we LOVE our beer around here  - local organizers are calling us "the Napa Valley of Beer."  Cute.  Anyway, get all the info you could ever want here, and go celebrate the goodness that is beer and our state's extensive knowledge of it,!
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9/18 - "Lady, the only beer I drink is on my back porch after the kiddos go to bed - I got mouths to feed," you say? Well, have I got the sale for you. It's time for STORM's biannual Childerens' Equipment and Clothing sale is this Saturday, and I have it on good authority that this is a good one!  Admission is $1.00, go here to get the location and hours, and more info about what the 50+ families participating will have for sale.

9/17-9/19 - Craving a little piece of island bliss while nestled along the foothills? Then say Aloha to 29th St. Mall in Boulder this weekend, as it hosts the Colorado Aloha Festival, featuring Hawaiian food, art, and entertainment all weekend long. Lots of music and dancers at this one, Dealers, so check out the schedule here and pass the Poi!  (Fair warning, the University of Hawaii is in town this weekend to play the Buffs, so if you head to Boulder near game time, pack your traffic patience.)
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9/18- 9/19 - Hankering to say "Slainte" and release your inner step-dancer this weekend? Head on over to Edgewater for the Celtic Harvest Festival!  They will have two days of  vendors,food,  kids' activities, and free entertainment all kicking off Saturday morning at the 11:30 opening festival.  Check out their website for a rundown of events and activities.
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9/19 - Yoga on 6th is taking part in this year's international Yoga Aid Challenge on Sunday from 10am - Noon. Join the two hour class, which is free with a donation - proceeds go to the Africa Yoga Project. There will be 10 teachers plus extra assistants on hand to help guide you through the Vinyasa class.  Get more details at their website.

Every Weekend:
Fridays - Same old Friday night Happy Hour got ya down? Looking for a healthy way to unwind and get your weekend started? YOU GOT IT! Thanks to Luluemon stores (like our location in Cherry Creek) who offer free Friday evening yoga events each week! Here is the info for this week's class. (oh look, there IS wine and chat afterwards. In yoga AND in life, balance is important.) There are locations in Boulder and Lone Tree as well, see the website for details.
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Fridays -Friday Night Live at Tony's Market Bistro is a fabulous way to enjoy some VERY reasonably priced drinks along with live music from 6p.m.-9p.m. Friday evening, and their rotating list of happy hour bites is always a step above your normal bar nosh! See here for current info.
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Saturdays- Amendment XXI in LoHi does free wine tastings every Saturday from 3pm-7pm. You can go here to get directions and subscribe to their mailing list so you can get info on upcoming tasting selections.

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Farmer's Markets:
Denver Urban Homesteading's Market -Saturdays 9am-2pm. (The DUH farmer's market is also open Wed, Thur, Fri 1-6, too!)
Cherry Creek Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Wednesdays 9a.m.-1p.m.)
Boulder County Farmers' Market - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southwest Plaza - Saturdays 8a.m.-2p.m.
Southlands - Saturdays 8a.m. - 1p.m.
Old South Pearl - Sundays from 9a.m.-1p.m
Highlands Ranch - Sundays 10a.m.-2p.m.
City Park Esplanade Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30a.m.-12:30p.m.
Stapleton Farmers' Market - Sundays 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Orchard Town Center (Broomfield) Market - Sundays 10a.m.-3p.m.

Still searching for the perfect fun and frugal weekend activities?
Try these sites:
Denver365 Free Events page
Tattered Cover Bookstore Events
Denver Public Library Events

Be sure to leave any Hot Tips that you have for activities this weekend in the comments section, and as always, if you have an upcoming event you would like listed in The Weekender (or any other tips for DiD,) email the details to :Keri@ItsTheAltitudeDenver.com